sparingly

Example Sentences

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In the centuries between the Mansfield ruling and that, the offence was sparingly used - maybe as few as 72 times, according to the Law Commission's research.

From BBC

McDonnell said the legislation being used for the department's application had been "used sparingly" in the past.

From BBC

But the narration is delivered lightly and sparingly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consumers have also shown signs of using the paper towels, shampoo and other essentials they do buy more sparingly to conserve supplies.

From MarketWatch

Ameila was still living in Virginia which meant they were only able to visit each other sparingly.

From BBC